Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal The candidate will be involved in preparation of immigration applications for companies seeking temporary and permanent foreign workers as well as for various professionals, investors, and artists seeking immigration status in this country. Preparation of H-1B, L-1, and I-140 petitions and may involve extensive writing and research in the preparation of J-1, O-1, and extraordinary ability petitions. Immigration law and superlative organizational, analytical and writing skills required. Excellent attention to detail, superb verbal and written skills, and an interest in world affairs and foreign cultures required. Experienced immigration paralegals preferred.Legal1 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Immigration Paralegal

Immigration Paralegal Duties: Interact with multinational corporate clients. Draft materials in support of visa and work permit applications for jurisdictions around the world. Coordinate workflow with global mobility vendors. Assist attorneys in preparation of employment-based immigration petitions and applications. Manage a heavy caseload of immigration matters in various stages. Utilize web-based immigration case management system and database continuously and accurately. Contribute to the development of practice processes to simplify work, standardize procedures and help the team operate more efficiently and effectively. Conduct immigration-related research.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree required with a paralegal certificate preferred. 3-5 years of employment-based immigration experience preferred. Strong verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills required. Technical proficiency required in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Technical proficiency with Lawlogix and/or other immigration case management systems highly preferred. Experience with process improvement, project management, and lean practices preferred. Foreign language proficiency a plus. Ability to work well independently and as part of a team, through effective communication and organizational strategies. Ability to manage workflow and work under tight deadlines and other time constraints, with competing and shifting priorities. Knowledge and commitment of the utilization of technology. Ability to bill 1550 hours, annually, to meet the firm s billing expectations for paralegals. Strong project management skills.Legal3 - 5Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00

Bilingual Immigration Attorney

Bilingual Immigration Attorney Candidate will be taking on tough immigration cases located in downtown Minneapolis. Will focus on family-based immigration, removal defense, asylum, VAWA, U visas and T visas. Must: Be admitted to practice law in any state in the United States. If not admitted to Minnesota, eligible for admission to the Minnesota Bar. Have 2+ years' experience in immigration law. Clinical experience from law school may be considered depending on the nature of the clinical work. Speak, read and write English and Spanish fluently. Additional languages are welcome, but fluency in English and Spanish is a job requirement. Be passionate about immigration law, defending immigrants and the rule of law. Be a self-starter capable of managing own caseload. Be comfortable appearing in Immigration Court, as well as federal court. Possess excellent writing and analytical skills Enjoy working directly with clients Note: Start October 1, 2018, although it start part-time the week of September 24, 2018 is welcome.Legal2 - 0Full Time0000-00-00 00:00:00